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Age Verification Trial for Online Users Sparks Privacy Concerns About Data Collection

The social media ban for under 16s is due to be in place by the end of the year in Australia.
Age Verification Trial for Online Users Sparks Privacy Concerns About Data Collection
In this photo illustration, social media networking apps are displayed on a phone screen with the Australian flag displayed in the background in Melbourne, Australia on Nov. 30, 2024. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The Australian government’s Age Assurance Technology Trial report has sparked privacy concerns and fears big tech will retain data.

The technology trial was released by the Australian government on Sept. 1 ahead of the social media ban for children under 16.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]